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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FAHP2KT0BG••••••2011 Ford TAURUS
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford TAURUS build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
172on the model
53builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Service Brakes 1Tires 1Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringDec 2023
This Sunday, the electrical power steering started acting weird as I was driving home, the steering did some unpredictable stops as I was driving 100km/h and had to take a turn on the road. Almost got into an accident because of that steering sudden failure. I can't imagine if…
EngineDec 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while his grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. The check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a faulty water…
TiresMay 2011
My 2011 taurus sho has 20 inch rims and an all-wheel drive system, but only after 20,000 I have to change my tires because they wear off in the inside corners on all four tires. It is like if the wheels are slightly slanted andthey wear off only on that area. Ford has knowledge…
Service BrakesApr 2011
I purchased my vehicle adn after only 15,000 miles I visited the dealer for a grinding sound on the brakes. Ford recommended that I had to pay for repair on the brakes because the pads were almost gone and I told them that it was impossible because I do not brake that much since…
EngineFeb 2022
Failed Water Pump, water pump isn’t sending coolant through the mail engine so it’s overheating and engine light is on
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAHP2KT0BG137912 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.